School lunches

The lieutenant governor and some Lansing lawmakers passed out lunches to elementary school students on Tuesday in the capital city. Colin Jackson has more.

State Senator Jeff Irwin says he’s scared what will happen if the state government shuts down on October 1st due to no state budget being passed. It’s already affecting the universal free breakfast and lunch programs in Washtenaw County and across the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Superintendent Jazz Parks says, unless a budget passes with the funding included, the program will end October 1. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board has a light agenda tonight, but it's expected to hear an update on the lack of a state education budget. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Michigan Democrats are sounding the alarm that the continued budget stalemate could jeopardize free school meals. But AAPS officials say, as of now, parents need not worry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan House voted this week to ban certain dyes and additives from school foods. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Meet Up and Eat Up food program is back. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, it provides free breakfast and lunch for kids at seven locations.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that she plans to focus on pocketbook issues when she delivers her State of the State address next week. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal calls for $160 million to go toward providing all K-12 students in Michigan free breakfast and lunch. If it goes through, it could have a significant impact in Washtenaw County. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.